By Reuters Published August 1, 2025 Amazon shares fell more than 7% on Friday in European trading after the company posted second-quarter results that exceeded analysts’ revenue expectations but disappointed investors with slower growth in its cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and a cautious profit outlook. Profit outlook dims Amazon rally after Q2 beat…
The SMCP Group, parent company of the Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac brands, recorded sales of 601.1 million euros in the first half of 2025, up 3% organically compared to the same period in 2024. This momentum was reinforced in the second quarter, with organic growth of 3.3% to 304.5 million euros, confirming an…
By Bloomberg Published July 28, 2025 EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyewear group and owner of Ray-Ban, reported stronger-than-expected revenue for the second quarter, driven by price gains and growing momentum in smart glasses innovation. EssilorLuxottica beats forecasts on smart glasses surge – Bloomberg EssilorLuxottica SA reported better-than-expected revenue in the second quarter, though tariffs and…
Heritage fashion brand Cotton Traders said on Tuesday that its 2024 profit rose as its online market share increased and marketplaces expansion boosted the business. And despite an overall turnover dip, the sales story online looked strong even with lower marketing spend. Cotton Traders It called the 2024 performance “steady… in the face of a…
Footasylum has released its final FY25 results showing a strong rise in both sales and profit. And it said that the first months of the current trading year have also been ahead of expectations so far. Footasylum CFO Nick Scott and CEO David Pujolar Looking first at FY25, sales reached a record for the footwear…
Superdrug has filed its accounts for 2024 and they showed the company continuing to make the most of a buoyant beauty market and key sales growth initiatives. Superdrug The health & beauty retailer said revenue increased to £1.634 billion from £1.528 billion with gross profit up to £236.4 million from £201.2 million. Operating profit jumped…
The Cadogan estate that controls large swathes of London’s Chelsea has reported its 2024 results with a strong year for the business. H&M It saw a double-digit increase in total income, “underpinned by robust commercial demand, healthy footfall (+4%) and consumer spend (+3%) across the estate, outperforming central London”. It also made a “significant investment”…
May 23, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon gestures to players in the first quarter of the game against the Washington Mystics at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images A’ja Wilson scored 19 points and collected seven rebounds to help the visiting Las Vegas Aces top the…
Sustainable fashion brand Weird Fish continues to report strong results with the company having filed its 2024 figures and also saying that Q1 2025 saw sales jumping 16% to £9.7 million. Weird Fish It comes after the company had earlier said that it expected to open 10 new locations in 2025 following its 9% sales…
M&S reported its full-year results on Wednesday but while they’re usually closely watched, what most people want to hear was how much the recent cyberattack is costing it. The answer? A cool £300 million in current year operating profit. But that’s before management of costs, insurance and other trading actions that should lessen the pain…